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Ever wondered what happens to the contestants of Great British Bake Off once the ovens are turned off?

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It will be a wee while yet before we get to become obsessed with the Great British Bake Off again so here we take a look at past contestants and where they are now.

1. Frances Quinn (winner, series four)

Since winning the show, Frances has baked for the illustrator Quentin Blake, presenter Clare Balding (Wimbledon Grand Slam Jammy Dodgers) and the Tate’s Matisse Exhibition. She is currently writing her first book, Quinntessential.

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2. Ali Imdad (contestant, series four)

Leicester University graduate Ali has continued with his baking passion and shares his recipes across social networking platforms. He also ran baking classes and gives demonstrations across the country.

3. John Whaite (winner, series three)

Gaining a first class degree in law from the University of Manchester after declining a place to study at Oxford University, John decided to hang up the gown and don the apron, a decision spurred on after he won the third series of the GBBO. He has gone on to write a number of cookbooks and is resident chef on ITV’s Lorraine. He also plans to open his own kitchen cookery school in Lancashire in the summer.

4. Brendan Lynch (contestant, series three)

Since winning over viewers with his love of old school recipes, Brendan has gone on to set up his own website which features lots of recipes and gives cookery demonstrations. He hopes to hold sessions in retirement homes to show people the therapeutic effects of home baking.